General
FAQ
Frequently asked questions for each role.
Founder FAQ
13 March 2026Founder FAQ What is IgniteAI and who is it for? IgniteAI is a community driven accelerator for NZ founders building AI native startups. If you're at the idea stage, early traction, or scaling — and yo…
Coach FAQ
13 March 2026Coach FAQ Who qualifies as a Coach on IgniteAI? Coaches are experienced operators, founders, or domain specialists who've built, scaled, or advised startups and products. You don't need to have exited…
Domain Expert FAQ
13 March 2026Domain Expert FAQ What's the difference between a Coach and a Domain Expert? Coaches work with founders on an ongoing basis — strategy, accountability, and execution. Domain Experts provide deep, targ…
Investor FAQ
13 March 2026Investor FAQ What kind of startups does IgniteAI support? IgniteAI focuses on AI native startups founded in New Zealand or with strong NZ ties. Stages range from pre seed through Series A. All are bui…
Volunteer FAQ
13 March 2026Volunteer FAQ What do Volunteers do on IgniteAI? Volunteers support the ecosystem in practical ways — facilitating events, helping with community moderation, supporting founders with operational tasks…